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Surprised that nobody in the media has tackled this issue yet. How can it be that only 6-7 clubs get all of the high profile free agents and half of those 6-7 clubs have been dreadful for a decade?
Even Melbourne seem to be constantly in the mix and would have extensive old boys/private school networks.
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GVGjr
Corporate opportunities might be one factor
Also Big Fish little Pond on playing opportunity.
If you are recognised as a good Carlton player you probably do have more after football employment options.
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Whatever the reason, it ain't working.
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Any gems amongst this lot? Maybe TT can help us:
South Australia’s 30 top AFL Draft prospects
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Grantysghost
Whatever the reason, it ain't working.
I like how things are working for Carlton and Essendon over the last decade plus.
Plenty of players choose their own version of mediocrity.
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Absolutely great point. I'm always amazed when these players nominate (actually choose, which is another issue) these perennially underperforming clubs. It simply doesn't make sense.
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dog town
Surprised that nobody in the media has tackled this issue yet. How can it be that only 6-7 clubs get all of the high profile free agents and half of those 6-7 clubs have been dreadful for a decade?
Even Melbourne seem to be constantly in the mix and would have extensive old boys/private school networks.
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Why would free agents want to go to the dogs?
We have Naughty, English and incoming JUH potentially three most talented talls in the comp.
A midfield of Bont,Libba,Macrae,Dunkley,Smith and Hunter
The best smallest player in the AFL bar none Caleb Daniel.
Yeah nah lets go to a side that finished..
2014 13th
2015 18th
2016 14th
2017 16th
2018 18th
2019 16th
2020 11th
Aka Carlton
Actually maybe Essendon they haven't won a final since 2004 surely they are due?
Makes complete sense to me :confused:
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Would we consider McDonald?
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Crazy year indeed:DDemon Tom McDonald has been cruising around Twin Waters in a Mercedes complete with “DOGS54” plates.
A strange look the day the Dees were hoping the Dogs lost. Borrowed car from his partner’s parents ... who are big Dogs fans.
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bornadog
Would we consider McDonald?
Hard pass from me.
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EasternWest
Hard pass from me.
I'd rather Ronald.
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bornadog
Would we consider McDonald?
At the right price, yes - but we'd want to get some sense of where he is at physically - hes historically been an excellent performer first as a key defender and then forward
He seems more suited as a key defender and more natural in that role
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EasternWest
Hard pass from me.
Why so? Hasnt been a terrible player - do you think he's cooked?
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Bulldog Revolution
Why so? Hasnt been a terrible player - do you think he's cooked?
I view this list reduction and trade period as providing some opportunities to acquire an asset from another club that we can recast into a more effective role for us
We should be considering all KP defensive prospects
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bornadog
Would we consider McDonald?
Perhaps, he's had an average season though
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GVGjr
Perhaps, he's had an average season though
He has been mucked about from Full back to full forward. I think he is more of a defender.